England

London's Kensington Roof Gardens

London Kensington Roof gardens Photo © Alice Joyce

In the very heart of London, the 1.5-acre Kensington Roof Gardens open to the public when a private event is not taking place. Gardens are located on the 7th floor, 99 Kensington High Street at Derry Street. Note: Do check the web site, and be sure to phone before planning a visit. What an enticement! To savor lunch, dinner or cocktails at Babylon Restaurant, while taking advantage of the opportunity to stroll through the 1.5 acre landscape of the Roof Gardens.

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Green Roofs/Vertical Gardens

Patrick Blanc - Vertical Gardens

Living Wall Caixa Forum Museum - photo courtesy Patrick Blanc

Renowned creator of vertical gardens – an artist and scientist, Patrick Blanc will be creating a 1,700 square foot vertical garden for the new addition, an assembly wing for Drew School in San Francisco.

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